What’s Happening: Week of Oct. 19, 2026

Nov. 1 — Deadline to submit a poem for the Indian Creek Trail Poetry Walk. Submit up to three; 20 line max. More info at hoodriverlibrary.org/poetry-walk or gorgepoetrywalk@gmail.com.

Community Events

Tuesdays through Nov. 24 — Harmony of the Gorge Chorus Christmas Caroling Rehearsals, 7-8 p.m. at Hood River Alliance, 2650 Montello, Hood River. Performances through December. More at comesingnow.com/caroling; questions to Director Judy Galloway at 541-490-2481.

Oct. 19 — Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue Board, 5:30 p.m. at Station 1, 1400 W. Eighth St., The Dalles. Virtual link and access code provided on board agenda at www.mcfr.org.

Oct. 20 — Vital Reset Grand Re-Opening & Community Open House, 4-7 p.m. at 1020 Wasco St., Ste. J, Hood River. Free, 21 and over; walk ins welcomes. RSVP appreciated by Oct 15: Jim@VitalReset.com or 541-645-4485. Light bites and non-alcoholic drinks will be served.

Oct. 20 — Columbia Gorge Community College Board, 5:30 p.m. via Zoom, cgcc.zoom.us/j/83301733477 or by dialing 1-719-359-4580. The meeting ID is 833 0173 3477. Public comments to tprince@cgcc.edu.

Oct. 21 — Traffic Safety Commission Meeting, 7 a.m. at The Dalles Public Works, 1215 W. First St., The Dalles. In person and via Zoom.

Oct. 21 — Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation District Board, 5:30 p.m. at 602 W. Second St., The Dalles. Zoom link listed at www.nwprd.org.

Oct. 23 — Grossology Stem Night, 5-8 p.m. at Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum, 5000 Discovery Drive, The Dalles. Free admission. Come show off your costume!

Oct. 23 — 50 Years with Friends of the White Salmon River, 7-9 p.m. at the Bingen Theater, 210 Oak St., Bingen. Tickets $15; celebration of river conservation featuring music, speakers, and a community reception, with stories of past victories and future challenges for the White Salmon River. More at Friends@friendsofthewhitesalmon.org.

Oct. 24 — The Dalles Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9 a.m. to noon at the Book Barn in the library’s upper parking lot. Pricing: 9-10 a.m., $3/bag; 10-11 a.m., $2/bag; and 11 a.m. to noon is $1/bag. Pick and choose books to fill your bag. Help support literacy.

Oct. 24 — Fall Fun O-Rama!, 10 a.m. at Fort Dalles Riders Club, 1023 Irvine St. W., The Dalles. Costume contest, potluck style fall lunch, fun classes, great prizes! Bring your horse, costume, and a dish!

Oct. 24 — HalloWine Walk, 1-5 p.m. downtown Hood River. Hosted by Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Association. Tickets at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hood-river-hallowine-walk.

Oct. 24 — Teen Halloween Party, 6-8 p.m. at the Hood River Library. Games, food, spooky movie and more. Wear a costume to win a prize. For middle and high school aged teens and tweens.

Oct. 24-25 — Harvest Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Hood River County Fairgrounds.

Oct. 25 — Hymn Marathon, noon to 8 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, The Dalles. Come when you can. Donations used to help fund church sound system upgrades.

Oct. 25 — Skate Night, 4-6 p.m. at the Underwood Recreation Center, 951 School House Road, Underwood. All welcome, all ages. Bring your own skates; knee pads and wrist guards recommended. Bring a water bottle; no food.

Oct. 26 — Film Screening: “What the River Knows,” 7 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts, , 215 Cascade Ave., Hood River. A panel discussion and audience Q&A will follow the screening. Tickets are $15 at ColumbiaArts.org.

Oct. 27 — Teen Coffee House, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at The Dalles Wasco County Library, 722 Court St., The Dalles. Enjoy drinks and snacks from around the world while hanging out and playing games. Free, for teens.

Oct. 28 — Kids Story Hour, 4-5 p.m. at The Dalles Art Center, 220 E Fourth St. For young readers and their families; not too scary Halloween stories followed by themed activity. Costumes encouraged but not required. Free; presented in partnership with The Dalles-Wasco County Public Library.

Oct. 28-29 — Worker Protection Standards Train the Trainer Course, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2935 Van Horn Drive, Hood River. In English. For managers conducting pesticide safety training for agricultural workers. Hosted by Hood River Soil and Water Conservation District.

Oct. 29 — Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m. at Columbia Gorge Toyota & Honda, 1900 W. Sixth, The Dalles. Free, family-friendly Halloween fun. Costume contest, bounce house, face painting, and candy.

Oct. 31 — Second Annual Golden Pumpkin 5K Fun Run/Walk, 10 a.m. to noon at Horseshoe & Sprout, 774 Garner Road, Centerville. Cost $10; children, seniors, cancer survivors are free. A Halloween morning 5K fun run and walk raising funds for Celilo Cancer Center, with free entry for young children, seniors, and cancer survivors.

Oct. 31 — Haunt the Heights, 2-10 p.m. at Working Hands Fermentation, Hood River. Live bands, kids activities, local food and craft vendors, beer and drinks. Hosted by Working Hands; free.

Oct. 31 — Trick or Treat, 3-5 p.m. downtown The Dalles. Hosted by The Dalles Main Street. Safe trick or treating with local businesses. Younger children are encouraged to parade downtown in costume to visit businesses during the free event.

Oct. 31 — Kids Halloween Party, 4-6 p.m. at the Hood River Library. Creative crafts and activities, glow in the dark room, ice cream floats, and free books.

Oct. 31 — Trick or Treat, 4-6 p.m. at The Dalles Art Center, 220 E Fourth St. While kids fill their treat bags, adults can enjoy complimentary beverages as they browse the current exhibit. Costumes encouraged, free admission, open to all.

Oct. 31 — Hood River Kids Safe Halloween, 4-7 p.m. on Oak Street.

Oct. 31 — Downtown White Salmon Halloween Festivities: 5-7 p.m. Trick or Treating on Jewett; 5:50-6:10 p.m. costume parade (line up at City Hall); 5-7 p.m. Castle of Curiosities at the Mason Lodge; 5-7 p.m. Trunk or Treat hosted by the Elks Lodge at 124 NE Church St. parking lot; 5-7 p.m. Festival of Light with family friendly harvest games and treats in the Bubba’s Brew parking lot. Jewett will be closed.

Oct. 31 — Halloween Party, 6:30 p.m. at Bargeway Pub, The Dalles. Halloween party with disco-themed costume contest.

Oct. 31 — Latter-day Saints Family Halloween Party, 6:30-8 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1825 May St, Hood River. Trunk-or-treating and kids’ games.

Ongoing

First Monday — Adult Writers Group, 5:30-7 p.m. at The Dalles-Wasco County Library.

Mondays — Al-anon Meeting, noon at Riverside Community Church, 317 State St. in Hood River.

Mondays — Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Voci Community Choir Rehearsals, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Hood River Valley High School. All welcome. Questions to info@gorgeorchestra.org.

Mondays — Cascade Singers Rehearsals, 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 10th & Union, The Dalles. Rehearsals are open to all, from high school up.

Monday thru Friday — NU-2-U Shop Open, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W. Ninth St., The Dalles. Shop is a nonprofit store that supports the Mid-Columbia Senior Center. More information at 541-296-4788.

Monday & Wednesday — Senior Meals, noon at The Pioneer Center, White Salmon. Doors open at 8 a.m. Suggested donation for seniors 60 and over is $4, all others $7. All welcome.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday — Strong People, 11 a.m. to noon at the Cascade Locks City Hall.

Monday, Wednesday & Friday — Exercising for Seniors, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Hood River Valley Adult Center.

Monday thru Friday — Klickitat Senior Services Telephone Support, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Goldendale, 509-773-3757; White Salmon, 509-493-3068; or Toll Free, 1- 800-447-7858. Staff will direct callers to available resources, assist with online benefit applications and issues with Social Security and Medicare. Seniors can also call for essential grocery delivery, prescription pickup or food bank needs.

Second Monday — Friends of the Library, 11 a.m. in the Jean Marie Gaulke Room, Hood River Library; public welcome. More at hoodriverlibrary.org/friends. Meets except July, August and December.

Third Monday — Hands On Maker Monday, 3:30 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library. With OSU Extension and 4-H. For kids, teens and adults. Projects like leatherworking, sewing, candle making, cake decorating and more.

Tuesdays — Senior Meals, noon at the Lyle Lions Community Center. Doors open at 10 a.m. Suggested donation for seniors 60 and over is $4, all others $7. All welcome.

Tuesdays — White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Club, noon to 1 p.m. Learn more at www.whitesalmon-bingenrotary.org, www.facebook.com/whitesalmonbingenrotaryclub, or email rotary.club.323@gmail.com.

Tuesdays — Overeaters Anonymous Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ninth and State streets, Hood River.

Tuesdays — Harmony of the Gorge, 6-8 p.m. at Providence Down Manor, Hood River. Please check the website for rehearsal details at www.harmonyofthegorge.com; info at 541-490-2481.

Tuesdays — Al-Anon Meeting, 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 400 11th St., Hood River.

Tuesdays — Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Sinfonietta Rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. at Hood River Valley High School (music room). All welcome. Questions to info@gorgeorchestra.org.

First Tuesday — Criminal Records Expungement Clinic, 2-5 p.m. at the Hood River County Library, 502 State St. Free legal assistance to apply to set aside Oregon criminal records. No appointment necessary. More information at lynnmarie.crider@gmail.com.

Second Tuesday — Gorge Photography Club, 4 p.m. at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center, The Dalles. For more info, call 509-493-4567.

Second Tuesday — Odell Garden Club Meeting, 10 a.m. at the Hood River County Fairgrounds Community Building. For more info, contact President Norma Curtis, 541-806-1019 or 43nlcurtis@gmail.com.

Third Tuesday — Mid-Columbia Car Club Meeting, 5 p.m. social / 6 p.m. meeting at Spooky’s Pizza, 3320 W. Sixth, The Dalles.

Fourth Tuesday — Gorge Photography Club, 3 p.m. at the Hood River Library. For more info, call 509-493-4567.

Tuesday & Thursday — Senior Meals, noon at the Goldendale Community Center. Doors open at 8 a.m. Suggested donation for seniors 60 and over is $4, all others $7. All welcome.

Tuesdays thru Fridays — Senior Chair Yoga, 9:15 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, fourth floor, The Dalles. Cost is $4 per class. Contact debra.lutje@gmail.com for info.

Wednesdays — Fitness Classes: Mat Pilates, 8:30 a.m. at Lutheran Church, Bingen; Barre 5 p.m. at Mt. View Grange, White Salmon. Loyalty, drop in rates available. ACE certified, longtime local fitness instructor. Call Caroline Elliott, 509-637-3162, for info.

Wednesdays — Radio Tierra Storytime, 9:30 a.m. on Radio Tierra 95.1 FM; songs, stories and announcements for all kiddos who haven’t begun school.

Wednesdays — The Dalles Rotary Club, noon at Spooky’s; visitors welcome.

Wednesdays — Writing Group, 3-4 p.m. at the Hood River County Library, Columbia Room.

Wednesdays — Somos Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. at the Providence intersection, 12th and May streets, Hood River. Show support for the immigrant community. Rain or shine. Loaner signs available, or bring your own “We are immigrants” signs.

First Wednesday — Veterans Social Group, 6 p.m. to closing at Hood River Elks Lodge No. 1507, 304 Cascade Ave., Hood River. Dinner, drink to all veterans at no charge; active duty, Reservist, National Guard and veterans all welcome.

Second Wednesday — Hood River Library Book Club, 12:30 p.m. at the Hood River Library Meeting Room, 502 State St. in Hood River. Meetings are hybrid, so folks are welcome both in-person and online. Books are chosen monthly. For more information, go to hoodriverlibrary.org.

Second Wednesday — Dufur Recreation District Meeting, 7 p.m. at Dufur City Hall. Visit website www.dufurcitypark.org for agenda and virtual attendance information.

Second Wednesday — Rainbow Reads Book Club for Queer and Allied Parents, 6 p.m. at The Dalles Wasco County Library, 722 Court Street in The Dalles.

Third Wednesday — Columbia Gorge Beekeepers Association Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Hood River Extension, 2990 Experiment Station Drive. All are welcome. Visitors may attend in person or via Zoom; info at admin@gorgebeekeepers.org.

Thursdays — Hood River Toastmasters Club, 6:30-8 a.m. via Zoom and in-person at Bette’s Place, downtown Hood River. Drop in or email HRToastmasters@proton.me for link. Improve public speaking, listening and leadership skills.

Thursdays — Take Pounds Off Sensible (TOPS) Support Group, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in and 9 a.m. meeting at Zion Church, 10th and Union, The Dalles. First meeting is free.

Thursdays — Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m. at the Hood River Library. Free, open to all ages.

Thursdays — The Dalles Kiwanis Club Meetings, noon at Spooky’s; visitors welcome. For more information go to www.thedalleskiwanis.org/ or The-Dalles-Kiwanis-Club on Facebook.

Thursdays — Thursday Night Bingo, 5:30 p.m. at Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W. Ninth St., The Dalles. Doors open 4 p.m. Must be 18 or over. $10 minimum buy-in.

Thursdays — Cascade Singers Rehearsal, 7 p.m. at UCC, The Dalles (Fifth and Court).

First Thursday — Criminal Records Expungement Clinic, 2-5 p.m. at The Dalles Public Library, 722 Court St., The Dalles. Free legal assistance to apply to set aside Oregon criminal records. No appointment neces-sary. For more information, email lynnmarie.crider@gmail.com.

First Thursday — NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of the Gorge, 6:15-7:45 p.m. at Dalles-Wasco County Library meeting room. For info, call Barbara at 541-980-7264.

Second Thursday — High Prairie Bingo Night, 6-8 p.m. at 701 Struck Road (between Lyle and Centerville). Food and drinks for sale, cash prizes; minors must be accompanied by an adult 18 or over.

Third Thursday — Heritage Council Board Meeting, 5 p.m. at the History Museum of Hood River County, 300 E. Port Marina Way, Hood River. Public welcome to attend. New board members, volunteers needed

Third Thursday — West Klickitat Regional Fire Authority Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the White Salmon Fire Station at 119 NE Church St.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday — Hood River Valley Adult Center Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels.

Third Fridays — Community Game Day, 1 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, Fifth and Highway 14. Play scrabble, cribbage or bring your own favorite. Coffee and cookies will be offered.

Fridays — Storytime in Cascade Locks and Parkdale, 10:30 a.m. at the library branches in those communities. Includes parent playgroups.

Fridays — Reflections on the Life of the Spirit, 1 p.m. at the United Methodist church in White Salmon, 341 N. Main Ave. Hosted by Baha’is of White Salmon. Explore spiritual identity and what it means to be human. For more information, contact White Salmon Bahá’ís at 509-637-3311.

Fridays — Fun Friday, 3-4:30 p.m. at The Dalles Library. For kids 5-10 in the John and Jean Thomas Children’s Wing. Arts, crafts, games; each week is different and always fun.

Third Friday — Community Game Day, 1 p.m. at the Lyle Lions Club. Board games, card games, cribbage, dominos, or bring your own.

Saturdays — Makerspace, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hood River Library and Crafty Saturdays at the Cascade Locks and Parkdale library branches (same times). Free, for children.

Saturdays — Grief Share, 10 a.m. to noon at Tucker Road Baptist Church, 1455 Tucker Road, Hood River. All welcome. Info at 541-386-1049.

Saturdays — Teen Programs, 2 p.m. at the Hood River Co. Library, 502 State St. Pick one or all that look fun and be creative, volunteer, play games, discuss books and eat snacks. Open to ages 12-18. For more info, contact Teen Librarian Rachel or go to hoodriverlibrary.org.

Saturdays — Bingo, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W. Ninth, The Dalles. Doors open 4 p.m.; new players should arrive by 5 p.m. Ages 8-18 must be accompanied by legal guardian. Minimum buy-in $6. Cash prizes, dinner concessions.

Saturdays — Bingo, 6 p.m. at the Hood River Elks, Third and Cascade. Elks/Knights of Columbus scholarship fundraiser supports scholarships and charities. Progressive blackout prize, dinner available for purchase; 18 and older.

First Saturday — Lyle Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, 7-10 a.m. at Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Fifth and Highway 14. Adults $10, children 6-12 $5, under 5 free. Eggs and omelets cooked to order and endless pancakes.

First Saturday — Leos Club Can and Bottle Collection, 9 a.m. to noon at Rosauers, Hood River. Supports local nonprofits.

Second Saturday — Radio Amateurs of the Gorge Monthly Club Meeting, 8:30-10 a.m. at the Hood River Fire Department, 1785 Meyer Parkway, Hood River. All welcome. Club also does license exam sessions; see w7rag.radio/become-a-ham/ to sign up.

First & Third Sunday — Family Devotions, 10 a.m. at the White Salmon Grange, 1085 N. Main St. Baha’i faith. All welcome.

Sundays — Pickup Basketball, 1 p.m. at the Horizon Christian gym, Hood River. Players 18 and older, $3/visit.

Sundays — Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association Jazz Collective Rehearsals, 4-6 p.m. at WAAAM. All welcome. Questions to info@gorgeorchestra.org.

Sundays — Cascade Singers Rehearsal, 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran, The Dalles (10th and Union streets).